Readly
Swedish digital newspaper
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Readly AB is a Swedish digital newspaper and magazine subscription service with content from over 1200 third-party publishers, available via browser and mobile app for a monthly fee.[1]
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Nasdaq Stockholm: READ | |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Joel Wikell |
Key people | Philip Lindqvist (CEO) |
| Owner | Readly AB |
| Website | readly |
History
Readly was founded in 2012 by Joel Wikell.[2][3]
Readly launched in the United Kingdom in 2014[4] and thereafter in Germany 2015,[5] In 2016, Readly discontinued its eBook service.[6]
In 2018, Readly expanded to the Netherlands,[7] Italy 2019,[8] and Australia and New Zealand in 2020.[9]
In September 2020, Readly listed its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm Midcap.[10][11]
In March 2021, Joel Wikell, the founder of Readly, left the board of directors.[12] In November 2021, Readly acquired Toutabo SA, the French editor of the digital newsstand ePresse.[13]
In May 2023, Philip Lindqvist was appointed as the new CEO.[14]
In June 2025, Bonnier Group took their holdings in Readly to 96.45%.[15] They had previously announced their intention to delist Readly and forcibly acquire the remaining 3.55% of shares for full ownership.[16]
